Derek Sedam Assistant Online Editor A student’s account of how a hike in L.A.’s backcountry gave way to more than refreshing pools and renewed friendships. Staring down the barrel of a granite gun, I sat atop 45 feet of slick, hot rock. The invisible push of peer pressure felt like another cold barrel on my back, sending chills down onlookers’ wide-eyed gazes. The water, so … [Read more...] about Go Outdoors: The Santa Paula Punch Bowls
Volleyball returns home perfect
Steven SiwekStaff Writer Waves continue their winning ways by winning their third-straight tournament at the AT&T Invitational over the weekend. They say “the third time is a charm” — and so it was for the Pepperdine women’s volleyball team last weekend. The Waves have dominated in three consecutive weekend tournaments to post a perfect 9-0 record. This past weekend the … [Read more...] about Volleyball returns home perfect
Standing up for laughter
Caitlin WhiteStaff Writer Amidst the surfeit numbers of dead-beat comedy clubs that have invaded Los Angeles, it can be hard to decipher where one will find true laughter versus where one will be over-charged to listen to painfully unfunny jokes. Thankfully, a beacon of light has been found, and that beacon is Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. With theatres in both New York … [Read more...] about Standing up for laughter
Waves start winning streak
Taylor BirdAssistant Sports Editor Women's soccer blanks Tennessee and Washington State in conclusion of its seven-game homestand, climbing back to 3-3-1. Freshman goalkeeper Lacey Heck’s seven saves propelled the Pepperdine women’s soccer team to a pair of shutouts last weekend in the final matches of its season-opening seven-game homestand. The Waves (3-3-1) blanked No.-23 … [Read more...] about Waves start winning streak
‘Do You Know:’ Jessica sings country
Brittany YearoutNews Editor Texas native Jessica Simpson has always had a slight twang in her voice. The 28-year-old, who is currently dating Dallas Cowboy’s quarterback Tony Romo, has been building on her western ties since childhood. As such, it is no surprise that she has gone country in her recent album. However, when comparing her first album “Sweet Kisses,” released in … [Read more...] about ‘Do You Know:’ Jessica sings country